U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

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Name:U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

Date:November 13, 2017

Time:2:00 PM - 3:30 PM MST

Event Description:

"People's Tree" will make the cross-country journey from Montana to Washington D.C.
Every year, a different National Forest is selected to provide a tree to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the Christmas Season. The Kootenai National Forest in partnership with the nonprofit Choose Outdoors will bring this special gift from Montana to Washington, D.C. for the 2017 season, involving more than 15 communities along the way including an appearance in Whitefish!

The community is welcome to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and to be one of the first to add their signature to the truck as it makes its way across the country to the nations capital. The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots will be taking donations, Bee Broadcasting will be hosting a live remote from the event, along with brief remarks by Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld, National Forest Service Representatives, and National Auto Dealer Association Bruce Knutsen! Even Santa is coming by!!!